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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 1943
Page
8
The text describes the anniversary events with music from the ave mented choir and a number by the ladies in the afternoon. Rev W G Oamone of Hamiota delivered sermons aligned with the occasion. Monday evening featured a fowl supper for all patrons, followed by a varied church program that capped the anniversary services.
In a wartime appeal the speaker urges readers to support the war effort by buying War Savings Certificates and Victory Bonds. He speaks of sons and fathers marching toward invasion, the danger and sacrifice, and the need for Americans to back the troops with financial reserves to ensure victory and unconditional surrender of Germany and Japan.
Lieutenant Geof McKinnon and Jeff prepare for Tuesday at Shilo camp. Mrs. Wi W Mitchell of Saskatoon visits son J B Mitchell. Sutherland and Shoemaker visited Winnipeg last week. Mrs. M Teauk and daughter Marjory Waldron spent Sunday at the Luckie home. Sgt E Sinclair Macdonald and sister E Hulme with Glenda of Brandor were weekend guests of Miss Mortle Wiggins. Harry Banks Kerron Ivan Tennant Souris and Miss Mitchell Winnipeg with R Keyes Rivers and Miss E Lockhart Virden were weekend visitors. Splendid congregations attended anniversary services Sunday afternoon and evening.
Kim Bing travels to Winn for a week as part of a visitor program. Local hosts welcome the guest and plan activities around the stay.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rudd and family of Bissett are visiting at the A. Rudd home. J. A. Johnston, who has helped his brother harvest, returned to his home in Boston Ontario on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Bert Lawrence announce the safe overseas arrival of their son Ken nis and their son-in-law after a WI meeting held in the church parlor last Thursday attended by 18 members.
Members and two visitors attended with Mrs. H. Hyndman presiding. Mrs. Dickey spoke on Greece and Mrs. Collyer spoke on Roumania. Mrs. D. Grant reported on the recent Board meeting. Plans were made to send 21 Xmas boxes to boys overseas. Treasurer listed $15 on hand.
Beulah LAC W. O. Steuart from Dafoe is home on furlough. LAC Garth Chisholm of Brandon returns for the weekend. F Paynter left Monday to visit Toronto and Owen Sound. Mr and Mrs H Howard are visiting Saskatoon and other points.
Mise M. Forster of Winnipeg is at home recovering from a recent appendicitis surgery.
A highly successful Social Club dance Friday night raised about $35 for the Soldiers Cigarette Fund. Attendees included Mrs Dallin of Melville and Mrs H.
Cochran Morden and Mre Kelly from London Ontario are listed as visitors at the V Kelly residence. The brief note confirms their attendance with no further details on purpose or duration.
Sunday morning turnout at St Wilfrid's church for the Harvest Thanksgiving service praised the Rector Canon W J Finch whose message was warmly received by attendees.
A favourable wind prevented the Martin Bourne home from destruction on Friday while the barn and hay stack burned after a spark from a tractor hauling a granary set the straw alight. A bull and pigs were moved to safety, though Mr Bourne suffered burns in the ordeal.
A combined Rally Day and Thanksgiving service is set for Sunday at 1.15 pm. Irene Desmond of C.W.A.C. Winnipeg visited the C. Seales home over the weekend.
L Cpl Garth Stewart of Niagara Ontario Corporal Nar kie Harrison of Halifax and Pte G Weber return home on harvest leave.
Mr and Mrs A Adams and family Jas Iverach and Mrs Jno Iverach spent the weekend with the Bedford family at Melita.
Mr and Mrs W Gilchrist relocate from Decker to the former D Kelly farm welcoming the new residents to the district.
A quotation about selfless action and credit highlights the value of generous deeds without seeking recognition. It suggests moral motivation drives meaningful impact beyond personal glory.
A concise reflection notes a social shift as some modern minds favor earnings over traditional obligations. The remark contrasts older ideals of service with contemporary emphasis on compensation and material gain.
The speaker argues that moral disarmament leaves us unprepared for peace and cautions that if leaders do not act, others will reveal the truth, potentially causing unpredictable consequences.
The statement suggests marriages fail not from immediate spats but from couples failing to maintain effort and commitment from wedding day onward, leading to strain and eventual separation. It emphasizes ongoing resolve rather than initial conflict.
Mrs Jacob Webster died after a lengthy illness at age 71 years 10 months at the home of her daughter Mrs J Wilson Rathwell Manitoba Funeral services were held Friday from the Webster residence conducted by Rev S Caldwell Burial was in Bennett cemetery with pallbearers W Maxfield W Morton Fred Reeves Frank Reeves SD Caldwell and J T H Dunn She was born Elizabeth Jane Clark in Northumberland England came to Canada in 1882 married Jacob Webster in 1961 and is survived by her husband one daughter Mrs J Wilson and one brother George Camroee Alberta
A memorial note dated October 19 1939 honors Mary Turner Hooper. The writer affirms lasting affection and the persistence of small acts of kindness and love in memory.
Mrs Charles D Beard dies at 82 after lingering illness in Miniota Saskatchewan born Sarah Ann Johnson in Brighton England married February 23 1884 then moved to Canada May 1884 farmed in Beulah and Miniota retired in Miniota burial in Miniota cemetery Funeral at Holy Trinity Church attended by many pallbearers named Surviving six daughters and one son listed with their towns of residence
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